Headlined by rivalries and reunions -- and plenty of LeBron -- the league's opening week, Christmas and MLK Day slates won't disappoint. Our panel breaks down the games we're circling on the NBA calendar.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Golden State Warriors to highlight the Christmas Day schedule, and LeBron James' home debut as a Laker will be against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 20, the NBA announced in releasing part of its schedule.

Selected in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft, Aussie Jonah Bolden thought he was "ready". But after playing another 12 months in Europe, the 22-year-old is now set to make his mark on the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA.